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Picture Books December 2020
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Stand Up! Speak Up! : A Story Inspired by the Climate Change Revolution
by Andrew Joyner
An empowered girl shows up, listens and then speaks to inspire her community to take action against climate change, in a lively story that shares examples of green practices while sharing back matter biographies of such child activists as Jamie Margolin, Isra Hirsi and Greta Thunberg.
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Little Bear's treasures
by Stella Dreis
A treasure-hunting little bear discovers fantastical things that others disregard as junk, from buttons and feathers to hiding places and scratching trees, before encountering the most wonderful find of all, a new friend who understands how he feels about the world’s wonders.
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Cheer up
by Heather Ayris Burnell
A latest collection of giggle-inducing, skill-reinforcing short tales finds Unicorn and Yeti navigating challenges surrounding a gift exchange, a tasty new food experience and the power of a different perspective in overcoming fears.
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Natalie Portman's fables
by Natalie Portman
"From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries"
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The oboe goes boom boom boom
by Colleen A. F. Venable
"The band is assembled and the band director is ready to tell you all about the instruments, but an enthusiastic little drummer girl keeps interrupting"
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Dragon's merry Christmas
by Dav Pilkey
Dragon has a merry time in the Christmas season, decorating a tree outdoors, making a chocolate candy wreath, and sharing his Christmas gifts with those in need.
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Follow your breath! : a first book of mindfulness
by Scot Ritchie
A child-friendly introduction to mindfulness traces the story of five culturally diverse friends who use focus, their senses and simple yoga exercises to manage stress, gain self-control, and promote physical and mental health.
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Donut feed the squirrels : Donut Feed the Squirrels
by Mika Song
"Belly and Norma are the best of squirrels . . . or so they think! After discovering donuts for the first time, they are determined to get some for themselves, even if they have to outsmart the food truck driver to do it!"
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Picture Book by Dog
by Michael Relth
Narrated by: Dog, an affable brown mutt who describes how he lived on the street and in a shelter before he was adopted by his best friend (a curly-haired girl) and her family.
Why kids might like it: While Dog's initial plight will tug on their heartstrings, kids will smile at Dog's well-intentioned mishaps as he adjusts to life with his forever family. (Don't miss Dog's map of places NOT to poop or chew!)
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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